INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — One of the more popular conventions returns to Indianapolis this week as Gen Con, the longest-running and best-attended gaming convention in the world, returns to the Indiana Convention Center Aug. 17 – 20. The convention includes tournaments, guest appearances, exhibit hall booths, games, workshops, seminars, art shows, auctions and costumed attendees. The convention brings almost 50,000 to the four day event.

Drivers around the Convention Center should find increased crowds along Capitol, Georgia, and South Street during this event.

Other downtown activities, including the numerous music festivals and sporting events are: